Events for August 2, 2024
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city's creative community. Thousands venture downtown to visit art galleries & studios open late to host exhibits, artist talks, and creative activities. Retailers and restaurants also get in on the fun with live music, vendor markets, specials/discounts, and more. There's something for everyone each First Friday.
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A dazzling array of light, color, projection, & collaboration! Come see CoLab's Kaleidoscope show featuring collaborative works created at Prism & an assortment of multifaceted works by local artists.
During CoLab's recent Prism Art Making Dance Party at the Wicked Witch, photographer Lou Fabri collaborated with eleven local artists who became human canvases for their own projected art! We’ll be displaying these amazing collaborative images alongside the originals of the projected works in our gallery. In addition, our open show features interpretations of “Kaleidoscope” by multiple local artists. Expect a space filled with dazzling works of pattern and color!
After being inspired by the show, we’ll have a collaborative painting set up for you to add your mark to. Come paint with us!
There's also the amazing Five Dollar Sketch Wall- a novel way to build your art collection (even if you're broke) and help support CoLab at the same time, thanks to generous donations from our artists!
The Carter Building will be hopping Friday! While you're here, visit our awesome neighbors throughout the building!
Your new 'go to' when it comes to First Friday in Downtown Raleigh! This has become a highly anticipated event, and we love hosting it!
Come have some dinner, enjoy a vast rotating list of local brews, listen to music and win prizes... all at the same time.
Come one, come all!
Join us for First Friday at Current Wellness! We will be hosting a film screening of “Your Fat Friend” (popcorn included!) and following that with a guided discussion. You won’t want to miss it!
“Your Fat Friend” is a documentary directed by Jeanie Finlay that follows Aubrey Gordon’s journey from an anonymous blogger to a bestselling author and podcast host of “Maintenance Phase.” The film delves into themes of fatness, family, and societal attitudes towards fat bodies. It explores Gordon’s personal experiences, her relationship with her parents, and her advocacy work aimed at combatting anti-fat systems. The documentary is both empathetic and revealing, highlighting the complexities and challenges of living in a world often hostile to fat people.
Cost: $18
Ticket includes the film screening, discussion, and popcorn! N/A drinks will be available for purchase. As always, members, your first drink is on the house!
**The first 20 people to register get a FREE “All Bodies Are Good Bodies” tank top!**
Celebrate Raleigh's First Friday with a unique make-and-take event! Join us on August 2, drop in anytime between 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Designed For Joy studio in downtown Raleigh to create your very own Raleigh Acorn Bell—a charming keepsake that symbolizes our "City of Oaks."
Let's give our Downtown Dinosaurs a warm-welcome during Jurassic First Friday! Visit all 3 topiary installations in the heart of downtown and take advantage of free photographers for your prehistoric photo-op, authentic Jurassic Park Jeeps, and other dino-themed festivities at each location.
- Moore Square with Bex the T-Rex
- Exchange Plaza with Pterry the pterodactyl
- Morgan & Fayetteville Street with Trish the triceratops
The American Self-Taught genre, also called Outsider Art and Folk Art, is an intuitive, almost childlike form of expression. The artists are driven by an inborn need to create: they express their remembrances of the past, their religion, their patriotism, and their love of the land.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 2, from 6-8pm!
Featuring Special Guest Roger Manley,
Museum Director, Folklorist, Curator, Writer, Filmmaker.
Join us at KINGS during First Friday to partake in a critical conversation about the future of the built environment and social issues in downtown Raleigh. Hosted by a local Architecture firm, in situ studio, Friday's talk features Bryan Lee Jr., founder of Colloqate, a design justice practice in New Orleans.
Free admission + free beer!
Free outdoor movie and market! Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn, enjoy the music, watch the movie, grab a bite from the food trucks and explore the market!
This monthly event features:
🔹Food trucks & local vendors: 5:00-9:00 pm
🔹Live music by local artist: 6 pm
🔹Free movie on the lawn: 7:30 pm, Barbie (2023)
Note: The lawn fills up quickly for the movie. Arrive early to secure your spot!
This event is presented by Get 2 Know Raleigh, the Raleigh Parks team at Moore Square
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August 2-4, 2024 | Sheraton Raleigh Hotel | Downtown Raleigh, NC
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Exhibition Opening: Changes by Morgan Lovett
We are delighted to welcome you to the opening of "Changes" by the talented artist Morgan Lovett, hosted in the captivating Loft space at Transfer Company Food Hall. Prepare to embark on a journey through seasons, transitions, and the ever-shifting landscapes of the human experience.
In "Changes," Morgan Lovett invites us to witness the kaleidoscope of emotions and textures that define our lives. Inspired by the fluidity of existence, each piece reflects the stark contrasts and gradual shifts inherent in the passage of time. From moments of heartbreak to bursts of joy, from the ache of longing to the exhilaration of freedom, Lovett's artwork captures the multifaceted essence of being alive.
Walking through the exhibition, one cannot help but be drawn into a whirlwind of sensations. The artwork speaks to the complexity of human emotions, painting a vivid portrait of the human experience in all its colorful variety and textures. It's a testament to the fact that life is never just one thing; it's a million moments woven together in a tapestry of constant change.
As you immerse yourself in "Changes," allow yourself to be swept away by the beauty of the unexpected, the uncomfortable, and the profoundly moving. Embrace the wild rollercoaster of existence, recognizing that within every twist and turn lies the potential for growth, transformation, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of what it means to be alive.
Join us on Friday June 7th, as we celebrate the artistry of Morgan Lovett and the profound exploration of change, inviting you to embrace the beauty of life's ever-evolving journey.
We are thrilled to announce the opening of "Dear Raleigh," an exhibition by esteemed photographer Brett Villena. As a Raleigh-native, Brett has cultivated a deep connection with the city, and his latest collection of photographs serves as a love letter to the place he calls home.
"Dear Raleigh" invites viewers on a visual journey through the heart and soul of the City of Raleigh, offering a nuanced perspective on its diverse landscapes and rich tapestry of life. Through Brett's lens, ordinary scenes are transformed into extraordinary moments, each photograph is infused with a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the familiar sights and sounds.
From the vibrant energy of downtown streets to the tranquil beauty of its parks and neighborhoods, "Dear Raleigh" captures the essence of a city in constant flux, yet anchored by its enduring spirit. Each photograph serves as a testament to Brett's artistic vision and his deep-seated affection for the place where his roots run deep.
Join us at Transfer Co. Food Hall on Friday June 7th as we celebrate the opening of "Dear Raleigh," a testament to the enduring bond between an artist and his city, and a tribute to the beauty that lies within the everyday.